This is a great putter. This is a slight variant on the putter being used by Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, John Rahm, Rory, and others. The difference between this putter and the one used on tour are as follows:
1. Design - The tour putters are either solid red or solid black, and they don't have an alignment line on them (this one does).
2. Face balanced - This putter is face balanced, which is for people with a "straight back and through" putting stroke. The tour versions have a "toe hang" balance, ideal for someone using an arced stroke.
3. Insert - This putter has an aluminum insert, as opposed to the much softer insert on the tour putters. This putter gives you a nice "click" of the head, and has a great feel. Definitely personal preference.
4. Shaft - The tour versions have a slight offset plumber's neck, while this putter has a double bend "S" shape and the shaft goes right into the head.
5. Loft - 2.5* on this one versus 3.5* on the tour model. The extra loft on the tour version is needed to offset the slight offset in the neck.
6. Price- This one is ~$80 cheaper.
I have a straight back and through putting stroke, and my previous putter was not face balanced. What I immediately noticed when using this putter was how it is almost impossible to get the putter off line in the stroke. Even if I try, the putter just pulls itself back into the correct path. That's going to make 3-5' putts that much easier. I have yet to put it through all its paces, but this is a clear winner.
UPDATE: I have a couple rounds under my belt with this putter, and it is really starting to shine. For the season I am averaging 1.85 putts per hole, but with this putter, that's down to 1.63 putts. I also have not had a 3 putt in the past 27 holes. My bugaboo was short putts, and those are now non-issues. All of the apprehension I felt over 3 footers is gone. Putts now just hit the back of the hole. I love this putter.
| Size | 35" |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Golf Club Flex | Stiff |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Material | Steel |
| Brand | TaylorMade |
| Shaft Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 0.19 Pounds |
| Golf Putter Lie Angle | 70 Degrees |
| Grip Material | Foam |
| Grip Type | Putter |
| Product Dimensions | 4.92"L x 4.92"W x 38.66"H |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 35 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.64 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.92 x 4.92 x 38.66 inches |
| Brand Name | TaylorMade |
| Model Name | Putter |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Taylormade-Adidas Golf Company |
| Part Number | PT-Spider Tour Blk Rh 35IN |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Style | Tour Black |
| Included Components | Putter |
